Chef's Notes Plus

Drink of the Summer: Frozen Aperol Spritz

If you watch the morning cable news shows, you have probably heard about ten million conversations surrounding The Song of the Summer. Inevitably, there are many songs of the summer, and while the concept is flawed, we like the sentiment. Because ultimately, if we’re talking about the song of the […]

Main Dishes

Duck Confit

Makes 4 servings The traditional confit cooking method for duck is a method of preservation. The duck is cured, cooked very slowly in its own fat, and then stored, covered with that fat. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 months, so prepare more than you need. Keeping […]

Chef's Notes Plus, Family Fun

Easy Bread Baking

Whether it is wheat, rye, or gluten-free, bread is a staple food for most of us. We eat it at breakfast as toast, for lunch as peanut butter sandwiches, and with dinner to dip into our favorite soup. And like all things, bread that you make with your own hands […]

Desserts, Free Recipes

Eggnog Bundt Cake

Makes one 9-inch loaf cake This recipe makes enough batter for one large bundt cake or one 9-inch loaf pan. If your bundt pan or loaf pans are on the smaller side, fill the pan about 2/3 of the way full. You can transfer any remaining batter to another cake […]

Main Dishes

Farro with Chicken and Chanterelle Ragu

Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 small chicken legs (8 to 10 oz each) Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 small carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary 2 teaspoons chopped […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks

Fava Bean Purée

Makes 3 cups Serve this purée as a dip, alongside spring veggies, crusty bread, or toasted pitas, or as a sauce for grilled fish or roasted chicken. Ingredients 2 lb fresh fava beans 1 cup olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks

Feta Dipping Oil

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 5 oz crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns 1 cup pure olive oil Directions In a medium bowl, toss the feta with the oregano, red pepper flakes, and peppercorns. When ready to serve, place […]